Music Festivals

FEB. 9, Traverse City Microbrew and Music Festival, in the farmers market parking lot, features fares from more than 50 microbreweries and entertainment from a variety of local and regional acts; www.porterhouseproductions.com

FEB. 21-23, Winter Blues Festival, several venues around downtown Petoskey, features bands and other activities for the family; 231-347-4150; www.petoskeydowntown.com

JUNE 15, Spirit of the Woods Folk Festival, Brethren, several regional bands put their own spin on traditional folk music; www.spiritofthewoods.org

JUNE 20-22, Big Ticket Festival, Gaylord, national Christian acts including Switchfoot, Family Force 5, Attaboy, along with extreme sports demonstrations and more; www.bigticketfestival.com

JUNE 21-22, Alpena Blues Festival, several state and regional blues bands; www.alpenablues.com

JUNE 27-30, Electric Forest Festival, Rothbury, eclectic lineup of traditional and modern musicians; www.electricforestfestival.com

JULY 12-14, Blissfest, Harbor Springs, roots and traditional music with state, regional and national bands; www.blissfest.org

JULY 18-20, Beaver Island Music Festival, 20-plus bands as well as kids activities and open mic opportunities; www.bimf.net

JULY 26-28, Sleepy Bear Michigan Music Festival, formerly Dunegrass Festival, has moved to Lake Ann, features an eclectic mix of local and national bands, alternative country, folk, bluegrass and more; www.sleepybearmusic.com

AUG. 9-11, Farmfest music festival, Johannesburg, folk and bluegrass bands on four stages, drum circles, workshops, kids area, vendors and more; www.farm-fest.com

AUG. 23-25, Blues by the Bay, near downtown East Tawas; www.bluesbythebaytawas.org

SEPT. 13-15, Harvest Gathering, sponsored by Earthwork Music, three stages and more than 50 bands, Lake City; www.roughdraftdesigns.com/harvestgathering

OCT. 17-19, Mackinac Island Music Festival, traditional, soul, roots music in various venues around the island, www.mackinacisland.org